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Michael Cox @mcoxinscotland.bsky.social · 2h

When I did the 'meet the parents' thing back in 2000, my soon to be wife's father told me he wanted to turn 100 (he was a youthful 74 at the time--you would have sworn he was in his early sixties at worst). Today, he’s pulled it off. The sincerest 'Happy Birthday' to my father-in-law, Jack Brownlee.

Michael Cox @mcoxinscotland.bsky.social · 3d

Damn!

KOJAMF🤘🖤🤘 @kojamf.bsky.social · 3d

Dr. Jane Goodall filmed an interview with Netflix in March 2025 that she understood would only be released after her death.

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Michael Cox @mcoxinscotland.bsky.social · 5d

An interesting read—and much to unpack.

Exeunt Magazine @exeuntmagazine.bsky.social · 5d

Chris Goode's voice dominated the theatre blogging culture of the 2010s. @alicesaville.bsky.social reflects on how the abusive theatremaker used his writings to hide in plain sight

Alice points to the need for greater transparency in the theatre industry. In that spirit, this post is free to read

Chris Goode told the truth about who he was. How did we fail to see it?

Goode's voice dominated the theatre blogging culture of the 2010s. Alice Saville reflects on how the abusive theatremaker used his writings to hide in plain sight

exeuntmagazine.substack.com

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Michael Cox @mcoxinscotland.bsky.social · 5d

Indeed. Spoke with her as well, but an excellent point. And yes—you are sadly right, on all fronts. I’m an expat in Scotland and time and again have had to ‘explain’ the US time and again. I’m out of reasons and excuses.

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Michael Cox @mcoxinscotland.bsky.social · 6d

Thank you. It’s a subject I’ve always been passionate and interested in. I was there in 95 to mark the 25th year of the shootings and spoke with parents and siblings of the four along with those who were there. Changed my life.

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Michael Cox @mcoxinscotland.bsky.social · 6d

Forgive my ignorance: have you written or spoken about what you saw May 4th?

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Michael Cox @mcoxinscotland.bsky.social · 7d

A much appreciated birthday gift as I really want…well, need…to hear your thoughts on this.

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Michael Cox @mcoxinscotland.bsky.social · 16d

Hope they liked it. The more I think about it, the more I think it’s the best film of the century so far.

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Michael Cox @mcoxinscotland.bsky.social · 21d

He hasn’t brought a knife to a gunfight, he’s brought roses to an execution. Can someone please drag him off stage, please.

Michael Cox @mcoxinscotland.bsky.social · 22d

Sir, I have read your words for years. I admire your ability to convey truth clearly yet with wit and intelligence. I don’t want to give shallow ‘it’s meant to be’ statements because these are scary times, and this has just made them worse. Keep speaking truth however you can—your words matter.

Michael Cox @mcoxinscotland.bsky.social · 22d

My memory is that the first three years were rather good and then it went haywire. Starting to doubt my objectivity.

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Michael Cox @mcoxinscotland.bsky.social · 26d

Just because change is sometimes painful doesn’t mean the change was wrong. Really having to remind myself of that this evening.

Michael Cox @mcoxinscotland.bsky.social · Sep 7

Yep. I keep politics out of my acting class by teaching Brecht every year. I’m going hard this year by actually directing a play of his. Whoops.

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Michael Cox @mcoxinscotland.bsky.social · Aug 23

Food for thought.

William Bibbiani @williambibbiani.bsky.social · Aug 23

I'm making the case for why EVERYONE in this industry benefits from critics.

That, and what's at stake if we disappear - or let publications tie our hands.

If you read only one of my articles this week, or this month, please make it this one.

Available to everyone this week, not just our patrons.

Film Critics Are Wolves (and That’s a Good Thing): Critically Acclaimed Newsletter (8/23/25) | The Critically Acclaimed Network

www.patreon.com

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Michael Cox @mcoxinscotland.bsky.social · Aug 23

Haven’t seen or heard this clip. Love it!

Ken Plume @kenplume.bsky.social · Aug 23

This They Might Be Giants TONIGHT SHOW performance of "Birdhouse In Your Soul" from 1990 remains firmly lodged in my noggin thanks to the Tonight Show Band's full commitment and Doc Severinsen's incredible trumpeting... It took an already great song and made it transcendent.

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Michael Cox @mcoxinscotland.bsky.social · Aug 17

This really is welcome news, particularly with how new writing is being treated everywhere.

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Michael Cox @mcoxinscotland.bsky.social · Aug 15

Surely this is why the internet exists?

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Michael Cox @mcoxinscotland.bsky.social · Jul 27

The genius of Tom Lehrer. I discovered only last month he was still alive. His wit was an influence, particularly during university. RIP.

Derf Backderf @derfbackderf.bsky.social · Jul 27

RIP Tom Lehrer, age 97.

Tom Lehrer - Poisoning Pigeons In The Park

YouTube video by The Tom Lehrer Wisdom Channel

www.youtube.com

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Michael Cox @mcoxinscotland.bsky.social · Jul 17

Truth!

Reposted by Michael Cox

All Edinburgh Theatre @alledintheatre.bsky.social · Jun 25

NEWS:
You have until this SUNDAY 29 June 2025 to take part in the survey into the future of the Brunton Theatre in Musselburgh.

News about East Lothian Council's infrastructure survey:
www.alledinburghtheatre.com/brunton-surv...

Take the survey here: eastlothianconsultations.co.uk/infrastructu...

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Michael Cox @mcoxinscotland.bsky.social · Jun 21

My love for the film was how I first heard of the Royal Court. I did a show in the 90s with one of the original Brads—he had lots of great stories. I’d love to see a stage production that cut it down to that size again.

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Michael Cox @mcoxinscotland.bsky.social · Jun 20

Is it one of the greatest films of all time? Maybe??? Is it one of my favourite and one of the most influential films in my life? Absolutely. Just take my money!

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Michael Cox @mcoxinscotland.bsky.social · Jun 19

Fascinating read.

Brian Klaas @brianklaas.bsky.social · Jun 19

After the latest round of grading papers, I wrote about AI, ChatGPT, the death of the student essay, and what it means for the future of human cognition.

The Death of the Student Essay—and the Future of Cognition

One professor's reflections on the end of an era, as AI tools such as ChatGPT have murdered the student essay (RIP). Here's why that threatens the future of human cognition—and how to save ourselves.

www.forkingpaths.co

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Michael Cox @mcoxinscotland.bsky.social · May 21

Saw a screening with a live orchestra back in 2019. Utterly brilliant.

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Michael Cox @mcoxinscotland.bsky.social · May 20

Shall we raise a glass.

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